Hanson Hills managed to put on a fun 6 hour relay Saturday, despite somewhat marginal snow in spots. Fortunately, the recent storm allowed the race to run, the first since the Nordic Fest sprint race on October 22, 2011.

By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2012

Hanson Hills 6 Hour Team Event is ready to race this Saturday; the Boyne Highlands Classic on Sunday may turn into a skate event.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 4, 2012

WinterSonnenwende is moving from this weekend (Dec 17) to February 18th, 2012 because of lack of snow.

By Chris Dandeneau
Dec 13, 2011

The new date for the WinterSonnenwende fits nicely with the Michigan Cup schedule for a number of reasons. The only negative is that it won't count as a Junior Race as it conflicts with the Michigan High School Championships.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Dec 13, 2011

With the impending weather forecast of minimal snow, the viability of pulling off the WinterSonnenwende next weekend (December 17) decreases daily. I am hopeful, but also realistic.

By Chris Dandeneau
Dec 9, 2011

The event will feature men’s & women’s 17 km Freestyle, which is a Michigan Cup points race. There is also a 7.5 km Classic race open to everyone, and a kids race.

By Chris Dandeneau
Nov 18, 2011

Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener at Brick Wheels in Traverse City, MI, on Saturday, Oct 22, 2011.

By Eric Endress and Mike Muha
Nov 14, 2011

If you raced in the Nordic Fest Season Opener and are a member of a Michigan Cup team, you are now in first place in the individual standings. The VASA Ski Club leads the team standings.

By Mike Muha
Oct 24, 2011

The narrow 100 meter course was tricky. There were tight fast corners, undulations, and, if you weren't centered in the lane, grass just off the edge ready to catch a ski tip. But it was snow, in October!

By Mike Muha
Oct 23, 2011

Michigan Cup spokesperson Ernie Brumbaugh officially announced the Michigan Cup "Youth" Race Development Program yesterday, for young people between the ages of 13-20 years old participating in Michigan Cup Nordic Ski Race Series.

By Mike Muha
Oct 18, 2011

The 2nd Annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Fest & Ski Swap will run from Friday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 23 and include The first ski race of the season in the U.S.A, a ski swap, a rollerski clinic, shopping, movies, and a party

By Eli Brown
Oct 7, 2011

UPDATED: The Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series features 24 races this year, including the first race of the season in the entire USA.

By Mike Muha
Oct 4, 2011